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John Lastinger issues a press release after qualifying for Runoff in SC House Dist. 88 Race

John Lastinger has advanced to Runoff with Candidate Brian Duncan in the House District 88 Race The Runoff Election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Early Voting is: Oct. 29–31. Press Release – After earning the most votes in the special election for South Carolina House District 88, Pastor John Lastinger will […]

Lexington County Coroner identifies man who died in vehicle crash

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the person who died in a single-vehicle accident in the 2800 block of Calks Ferry Road in Lexington. Thursday, at approximately 9:15 PM. According to Fisher, Mr. Byron Paul Gunter, 37, of Lexington, was traveling eastbound on Calks Ferry Road, left the right side […]

Cayce’s Printgear is a fixture on Airport Boulevard, in the Business Spotlight

Printgear in Cayce is a landmark. The wall-tall blue letters on the front of the building at 1769 Airport Boulevard have proudly identified the business for more than 30 years. Printgear is a distributor of printable sportswear and accessories serving the sports apparel industry. The company offers a wide range of […]

Family of Chapin Mayor Al Koon asks voters to Write-In the name of Gregg White in Nov. 4, Municipal Election

Chapin Mayor Al Koon died at the age of 74, Friday, Oct. 17. Despite his death, Koon’s name will still appear on the Nov. 4 ballot because there was not enough time to remove his name from the ballot. A vote for Koon, will not count. Therefore, the Family of […]

2 Winners named in West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s $10,000 Reverse Raffle – Preston Hook and Reggie Jacobs

Congratulations to Preston Hook and Reggie Jacobs. The two won $,5000 each. There were 250 West Columbia Beautification Foundation Reverse Raffle tickets sold at $100 each. The drawing was Tuesday at the Savage Craft Ale Works Armory, 430 Center St., West Columbia. The winners decided to split the grand prize. […]

Lexington County Men Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Trey Leviticus Sullivan, (age 33) of Batesburg, S.C., Brandon Dwayne Bailey, (age 35) of Pelion, S.C., and Rashaud Mandrell Price, (age 25) of Lexington, S.C. on six total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children […]

West Columbia Fall includes Recycling Day Saturday, Bridge Dinner Sunday and Fall Back Fest on Nov. 7

The West Columbia Autumn is glorious. The temperatures are just right and there are many opportunities to get out and take advantage of the agreeable climate. At Monday’s Special West Columbia City Council Meeting, Mayor Tem Miles encouraged everyone to get out and enjoy the many events. “We have Fall […]